- English Functional Skills (level 1)
Course start date: Tue 25 Nov 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
This qualification is designed to help you build practical English skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Whether you're writing emails, reading instructions, or speaking in meetings, this course gives you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
- English communication skills - for life and work (level 1) Course start date: Mon 12 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course helps learners with additional learning needs build essential English communication skills for everyday life and work. Through discussion, group activities, and practical tasks, learners develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a friendly and supportive environment. It’s ideal for those who want to strengthen their basic English and feel more comfortable using it in real-world situations.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
- English language for confident speakers ( Reading and Writing) Course start date: Tue 13 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course will support you to develop your English reading and writing skills. You will learn how to read short texts, understand the main ideas, and find important details. You will also develop your writing by making clear sentences, using correct punctuation, and spelling common words. The course helps you write emails, notes, and letters for everyday life.
You will build confidence by learning new words and grammar, and by practising in a friendly and helpful classroom. The course is good for people who want to feel surer when using English at home, at work, or in the community.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £199.00 - English communication skills - for life and work (entry)Course start date: Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course helps learners build essential English communication skills for everyday life and work. Through discussion, group activities, and practical tasks, learners develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a friendly and supportive environment. It’s ideal for those who want to strengthen their basic English and feel more comfortable using it in real-world situations.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Getting ready for English Functional Skills (level 2) Course start date: Wed 14 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course is designed to help you strengthen the essential English skills required to succeed in the accredited Pearson Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification. It focuses on building confidence and competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical, real-life contexts.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £129.00 - First Steps in Reading and WritingCourse start date: Fri 16 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course offers a gentle introduction to reading and writing for adults who are beginning their literacy journey. It focuses on building confidence through simple, practical activities that support everyday communication. Learners are encouraged to develop their skills at their own pace in a friendly and encouraging environment.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £179.00 - English Functional Skills (Level 2) Course start date: Wed 25 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This qualification is designed to help you build practical English skills for everyday life, work, and further study. Whether you're writing emails, reading instructions, or speaking in meetings, this course gives you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Important Notice for Prospective Students
Enrolment process:
Please note that enrolment on this course has a 2-stage process.
- A written reading and writing initial assessment
- A short 10–15-minute interview with one of our assessors.
This process is important as the course is demanding and requires a high level of commitment. We want to ensure that you are well-prepared and can achieve your true potential.
Funding eligibility:
Students are eligible to complete only one Level 2 qualification for free, either GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2. If you choose to complete Functional Skills Level 2 first, you can NOT then proceed to complete the GCSE for free.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
Full fee £379.00 Concession £190.00 - Gateway to English Language GCSE Course start date: Mon 27 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course offers a supportive introduction to the skills needed for success in GCSE English Language. It’s ideal for learners who want to build confidence in reading, writing, and spoken communication and gain an insight into the level of commitment needed for the full qualification. Through engaging activities and guided practice, students develop the foundations for academic and personal growth in English.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £219.00 - Develop your confidence in writing: grammar, punctuation, expression (level 1-2) Course start date: Thu 7 May 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course offers a supportive space for adults to rediscover the building blocks of effective writing. Whether you're returning to education or looking to sharpen your everyday communication, you'll gain the tools to write with greater ease and confidence. Through guided practice and real-world tasks, you'll learn how to express yourself more clearly and with greater impact.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00 - English language GCSECourse start date: Thu 11 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This intensive English Language GCSE course at City Lit is designed for adults aiming to strengthen their reading, writing, and analytical skills to a nationally recognised standard. Through the exploration of diverse texts from the 19th to 21st centuries, learners will develop the ability to interpret, critique, and craft written content with clarity and precision. The course also enhances spoken communication and grammar proficiency, preparing students for academic progression or improved career prospects. Structured support, regular assessments, and digital learning tools ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
Full fee £599.00 - Being Creative with English (Entry 1-2)Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00 - Getting ready for English Functional Skills (level 1)Course start date: Tue 7 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
This course is designed to help you build the essential English skills needed to progress to the accredited Functional Skills English Level 1 course. You will develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in practical, everyday contexts. The course focuses on the core foundational skills required for success at Level 1, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication strategies.
An assessment in Week 5, along with your attendance and participation, will determine whether you are ready to move on to the accredited course.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £129.00 - Communication skills for business: how to be clear, concise and impacting when you write (level 2) Course start date: Wed 5 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
This course supports learners in developing professional writing skills that make an impression. It focuses on crafting messages that are purposeful, polished, and easy to understand—skills essential for effective communication in the workplace. Learners will explore how to write with clarity and confidence across a range of business formats.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £75.00
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